CVE-2025-49181 Configurations endpoint does not require authorization

High 8.6 Published 12 Jun 2025 Updated 12 Jun 2025

Unauthorized attackers can access sensitive configuration data and modify service settings, potentially causing a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-49181?

CVE-2025-49181 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SICK Media Server, published on 12 Jun 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Due to missing authorization of an API endpoint, unauthorized users can send HTTP GET requests to gather sensitive information. An attacker could also send HTTP POST requests to modify the log files’ root path as well as the TCP ports the service is running on, leading to a Denial of Service attack.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-49181?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sick Media Server.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49181?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-49181 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2025-49181 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-49181 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hg56-h8gv-pp6x.